The hebrews are urged to go forward in the doctrine of christ, and the consequences of apostacy, or turning back, are described. This view, expressed most recently by john macarthur and wayne grudem, states. Is it talking about believers who lost their salvation or something else. Its our plan to concentrate on the authors original intention, placing his words in their historic context, as well as gleaning sound doctrine and training for us.
David desilva expounds on this ritual imagery, unfolding all god has accomplished for us, while urging the grateful believer on to deeds of faithfulness and truth. Grace and the book of hebrews threads from henrys web. This passage speaks of a person who once identified as a follower of christ and later made a decisive, final, and public choice to renounce him. The reason this is such a serious sin, to turn from living by grace to go back to trying to live according to law is stated in the last part of hebrews 6. Hebrews is a most fascinating book, and we should study it to learn how israels program will restart after our dispensation of grace, but we should not confuse ourselves with the. However, both the authorship and audience are in question. The title, to the hebrews, which appears in the earliest known copy of the epistle is not a part of the original manuscript. Hebrews 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. The theme of hebrews is the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of jesus christ as revealer and as mediator of gods grace. Hebrews 67 niv therefore let us move beyond the bible. Jan 28, 2018 in this message, which is the first of two sermons from hebrews. Hopefully youll see that they all have a common thread.
If you love the biblical christ, however imperfectly, you can be confident that you are saved. I have received so much instruction, encouragement and wisdom from your writings. To teach that a saved person could be lost would mean that you would contradict many clear passages that say the exact opposite. If he arrives soon, i will come with him to see you.
This certainly has been my experience with hebrews 6. Here is the terrifying prospect behind all the warnings of this book not to drift but to take heed and consider jesus and to exhort each other every day and to fear unbelief and carelessness. The exhortation comes through the better things of faith in jesus christ according to prophecy and the fulfillment of things to come. Thank you that i am indwelt by the holy spirit, a member of christs body and part of the growing household of god. Apr 07, 2018 hebrews 6 and 10 are another commonly misinterpreted piece of scripture that seem to suggest that salvation might by lost by sins. The grace he had received in the spirit would have no meaning.
Hebrews 6 and 10 are another commonly misinterpreted piece of scripture that seem to suggest that salvation might by lost by sins. Therefore leaving the principles the rudiments, the elementary truths, hebrews 6. While the surface reading seems to suggest this, the truth is that it does not. The letter closes with the words grace be with you all hebrews. Hebrews 6 is one of the most difficult passages of scripture to understand, mainly because we dont know who wrote the book or the circumstances surrounding its writing. Hebrews series audio hebrews is a book of encouragement to the spirit filled remnant of israel who have been rejected by jerusalem. Thats why i see grace as the critical key to the entire book of hebrews, but i also see the book as providing a critical view of grace, a grace that is active, even more, that is gods action taken in our lives. If taken in context, the entire book of hebrews is intended to have the opposite result. The illustration is the easiest way to explain vv 44. Let us go from the school to the university, let us have done with our first spellingbooks, and advance into the higher classics of the kingdom. He would lay his hands on the animal being sacrificed to symbolically pass his sin to the animal leviticus 1. God has pledged himself to pardon all who truly repent, but scripture and experience alike suggest that it is possible for human beings to arrive at a state of heart. Hebrews 6 therefore let us move beyond the bible gateway.
For god is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. I believe there are several prerequisites for a correct understanding of our passage. In this lesson, i will attempt to expound our text in the context of the authors argument in the book of hebrews. Imperfect love is the standard for our assurance in 6. Thank you that nothing we do ever goes unnoticed by you and may my life be a daily witness and living sacrifice to your grace and goodness this i ask in jesus name, amen. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical. The author says that if, after having begun with grace, you go back to the mosaic law, this is like crucifying jesus christ all over again and subjecting him to public shame. Heavenly father, thank you for the inspired book of hebrews and the glorious lessons it contains for our learning.
First, i believe that we must distinguish between hebrews 6. After this study, we can clearly see that this is a great passage. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was. The apostle here describes the case of those who have cast away both the power and the form of godliness. Laying on of hands may refer to a person who made a sacrifice. The book of hebrews magnificently reworks the meaning of the old testament sacrificial system in light of christs death and resurrection. The phrase in verse 6, to renew them again to repentance, refers not to salvation but to an ongoing change of mind associated with spiritual growth as in romans 12. John macarthur holds a similar view in dealing with pretenders of the faith but concludes. Thorns and briersor thorns and thistles are a common ot motif going back to the garden of eden. A good rule to remember when interpreting difficult passages in the bible is as follows. He says to the hebrews, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you. Grace and gratitude, author and new testament scholar david desilva takes you through a study of hebrews, tracing the themes of grace and gratitude through this unique new testament book. Washings and laying on of hands this could refer to the old testament levitical rules for washing leviticus 16. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding.
In this message, which is the first of two sermons from hebrews. It was to fall from grace and place themselves not only under the general curse of. Of these wilful total apostates he declares, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. The holy spirit warns them, you had better come to christ now, for if you fall away it will be impossible for you to come again to the point of repentance. In the book of hebrews, you will discover a bold perspective on who jesus is and what he has done, as well as a powerful reflection on the meaning. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation. Hebrews 6, new living translation nlt the bible app. In that passage, the writer of hebrews is speaking to the unsaved who have heard the truth and acknowledged it, but who have hesitated to embrace christ. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the holy spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of god and the.
From this message, you will learn about the first 3 of 5 priorities that the writer of hebrews is reminding us of as christians. Esau is an illustration of what the writer has in mind in hebrews 6. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Grace and gratitude a sixweek study exploring gratitude and grace in the book of hebrews, helping participants find the connection between gods grace and the call to. Grace and gratitude a sixweek study exploring gratitude and grace in the book of hebrews, helping participants find the connection between gods grace and the call to invest in gods mission. Title when the various nt books were formally brought together into one collection shortly after a. In this video, we discuss the passage in hebrews 6.
Some in the original audience of the book of hebrews wanted to return to the old covenant. The book of hebrews the epistle to the hebrews is a complex and compelling book, arguing for the superiority of the new covenant in christ over every aspect of the old covenant. These new questions are based on a view of this passage that while jesus will never drive us away, we can fall away by failing to live a holy life and once we do, its over. Such a person may have once appeared to have a vibrant and living faith. Like any good preacher, the author of the book of hebrews gives a practical illustration to clarify his point. They refer to specific instances in which the old testament hebrews encountered god firsthand and refused to trust him.
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the holy spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of god and the powers of the coming age. The gospel, once clearly seen and dearly loved by them, had become to them. The biblical books of james and 1 john, and john macarthurs faith works word refute this view. Mar 25, 2017 in this video, we discuss the passage in hebrews 6. Hebrews 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Thank you for the life and work of christ and for his faithfulness over his house of which i am a part. Hebrews 6 is no doubt a difficult passage and when read in isolation it almost seems to indicate. Jan 02, 2020 this book presents christ as the author and perfecter of our faith hebrews 12. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Hebrews 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. A prime example is the barrage of questions ive received lately about hebrews 6. Of the doctrine of christ, let us go on unto perfection. Many times people skip over or ignore hebrews 6 because it is difficult to understand. In this post i have not provided nearly enough scripture and logic to back this up fully.
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